as in unsuccessful
not producing the desired result
inefficient measures to solve the problem of teenage smoking
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Recent Examples of inefficient
Not Seeking Professional Advice Neglecting professional advice during a divorce can lead to costly mistakes, legal complexities, emotional stress and inefficient processes.
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Aviva Pinto, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Put simply, the traditional mailroom is inefficient and a liability.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, export controls are inefficient, and inflation will follow if inexpensive goods from China suddenly are not as cheap.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
The first generation of Ukrainian fiber-optic FPVs was awkward and inefficient in design—and potentially too bulky to maneuver through a building.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Aviva Pinto, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Put simply, the traditional mailroom is inefficient and a liability.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
In addition, export controls are inefficient, and inflation will follow if inexpensive goods from China suddenly are not as cheap.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
The first generation of Ukrainian fiber-optic FPVs was awkward and inefficient in design—and potentially too bulky to maneuver through a building.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inefficient
Adjective
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But the Supreme Court denied the court order and requests to President Donald Trump from family, supporters and her attorney were unsuccessful.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 1945, an attempt was made to identify the unknown remains, but the effort was unsuccessful, the DPAA said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The White House takes aim at the Biden administration and Democrats’ handling of the pandemic, arguing lockdowns were detrimental, masks were ineffective, and the 6-foot distance rule was arbitrarily made up by Fauci.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
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If both avoidance and OTC medicines are ineffective, an allergist may suggest exposure therapy in the form of shots, which help people become less sensitive to their allergy triggers over time.—
Sarah Cottone,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Cleaner air is always appealing, but rushing into sweeping regulatory shifts that will have little long-term effect would be counterproductive.—
Ryan Nawrocki,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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When Musk is in a bad mood, well, an interview is usually counterproductive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Inefficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inefficient. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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